HP 3180 Fax Clean the area around the ink nozzles

7.Clean only the copper-colored contacts. Allow the print cartridges to dry for approximately ten minutes.

1Copper-colored contacts

2Ink nozzles (do not clean)

8.Slide the print cartridge back into the slot. Push the print cartridge forward until it clicks into place.

9.Repeat if necessary for the other print cartridge.

10.Gently close the print cartridge door and plug the power cord into the back of the HP Fax.

Clean the area around the ink nozzles

If the HP Fax is used in a dusty environment, a small amount of debris might accumulate inside the HP Fax. This debris can include dust, hair, carpet, or clothing fibers. When debris gets on the print cartridges, it can cause ink streaks and smudges on printed pages. Ink streaking can be corrected by cleaning around the ink nozzles as described here.

NOTE: Clean the area around the ink nozzles only if you continue to see streaks and smudges on your printed pages after you have already cleaned the print cartridges by using the control panel.

Make sure you have the following materials available:

•Dry foam rubber swabs, lint-free cloth, or any soft material that will not come apart or leave fibers.

TIP: Coffee filters are lint-free and work well for cleaning print cartridges.

•Distilled, filtered, or bottled water (tap water might contain contaminants that can damage the print cartridges).

CAUTION: Do not touch the copper-colored contacts or ink nozzles. Touching these parts can result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections.

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Contents

Page Page Copyright information Hewlett-PackardCompany notices Safety information Page Contents Lighter / Darker Copy Configure and manage Maintain and troubleshoot HP supplies and fax specifications Support and warranty C Regulatory information Index 1 Get started Find other resources for the product Understand the HP Fax parts Front view Back view Control panel buttons and lights Load full-sizepaper To load full-sizepaper Load originals Change HP Fax settings Send a basic fax Set the answer mode Set up faxing for the HP Fax Set up faxing (parallel phone systems) Serial-typefax setup 2Use the HP Fax Control panel menus Use control panel menus Control-panelmessage types Text and symbols Type numbers and text on the control-panelkeypad Available symbols for dialing fax numbers Set up speed-dialentries Set up fax numbers as speed-dialentries or groups Print and view a list of speed-dialentries Select print media Tips for selecting and using print media Understand specifications for supported media Set minimum margins 3 Fax Send a fax Send a fax manually from a phone To initiate a fax manually from an external phone Send Fax Start To send a fax manually using the attached handset Send a fax using monitor dialing Send a fax from memory Schedule a fax to send later Send a fax to multiple recipients Send a color original or image/embedded picture fax Change the fax resolution and Lighter/Darker settings To change the resolution from the control panel Change the Lighter / Darker setting To change the Lighter / Darker setting from the control panel Set new default settings To set new default settings from the control panel Receive a fax Receive a fax manually Set up backup fax reception Reprint received faxes from memory Poll to receive a fax Forward faxes to another number Set the paper size for received faxes Set automatic reduction for incoming faxes Block junk fax numbers Page Change fax settings Configure the fax header Set the number of rings before answering Change the answer ring pattern for distinctive ring Set the fax error correction mode Set the dial type Set the redial options Set the fax speed Fax over the Internet Cancel a fax 4 Copy Make copies from the control panel Change the copy settings Set the number of copies Set the copy paper size Set the copy paper type Change copy speed or quality Resize an original to fit onto letter or A4 paper Copy a legal-sizedocument onto letter paper Adjust the lightness and darkness of your copy Enhance blurred areas of your copy Enhance light areas of your copy Cancel a copy job 5 Configure and manage Manage the HP Fax Use reports Print fax confirmation reports Print fax error reports Print and view the fax log Test fax setup The fax test failed Contact HP The "Fax Hardware Test" failed Solution: The "Fax Connected to Active Telephone Wall Jack" test failed The "Phone Cord Connected to Correct Port on Fax" test failed The "Using Correct Type of Phone Cord with Fax" test failed The "Dial Tone Detection" test failed Dial Tone Detection Test The "Fax Line Condition" test failed Fax Line Condition Test 6Maintain and troubleshoot Work with print cartridges Print cartridges Handle the print cartridges Replace the print cartridges To replace the print cartridges Page Align the print cartridges Clean the print cartridges Clean the print cartridge contacts Clean the area around the ink nozzles Store print cartridges Clean the HP Fax Clean the glass strip Clean the white strip Clean the exterior Troubleshooting tips and resources Solve printing problems Poor print quality and unexpected printouts Solve paper-feedproblems Solve copy problems Copy Normal Best Solve fax problems Page Distinctive Ring Page Symbols Troubleshoot setup issues Clear paper jams Avoid paper jams AHP supplies and fax specifications Order printing supplies online Supplies Physical specifications Product features and capacities Memory specifications Print specifications Copy specifications Fax specifications Environmental specifications Electrical specifications Acoustic emission specifications (noise levels per ISO 7779) Page B Support and warranty Obtain electronic support Obtain HP telephone support Prepare the HP Fax for shipment Pack the HP Fax Warranty C Regulatory information FCC statement Noise emission statement for Germany Notice to users of the U.S. telephone network: FCC requirements Notice to users of the Canadian telephone network Notice to users in the European Economic Area Regulatory model number Environmental product stewardship program Page Page Declaration of conformity Index